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Moors Valley Forest Trails – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Moors Valley Forest Trails – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Moors Valley Forest Trails – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

00:55

10.8km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.54 km for 84 m

After 10.1 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Moors River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Easy going track, hard compact.

Tip by

2.86 km

The Castleman Trailway used to be part of the railway line running between Dorchester and Southampton. It is named after Charles Castleman, who was responsible for building the railway. The railway line closed in 1964.

The full Castleman Trailway is 16.5 miles in length. The route is generally flat gravel and is marked by green and yellow signs.

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4.52 km

Moors Valley Forest Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Great loop through the forest all well maintained with some rocks and duckboards. Good for CX practice or a fun ride with the kids. Go to the reception/cafe from the car park and head off to the right past the cycle hire shop, then follow the through the forest arrows. There are maps and Bike hire available from the shop. Also the play area, trail walks and cafe can keep all the family entertained.

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8.20 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Castleman Trailway was once part of the railway connecting Dorchester to Southampton and is named after Charles Castleman, the man who oversaw its construction. The railway ceased operations in 1964. The Castleman Trailway offers a mostly flat gravel path with the route clearly marked by green and yellow signs.

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8.46 km

Adder Crossing on the Castleman Trail

Highlight • Trail

Don’t pick them up!

Tip by

8.55 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks - Fantastic for commuting between new forest & Poole 95% off road

Rideable double wide all year round (Can be muddy after a lot of rain)

Tip by

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

2.86 km

582 m

463 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

1.35 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

22°C

6°C

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Moors Valley Forest Trails – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

Moors River Bridge

Castleman Trailway

Moors Valley Forest Trails

The Castleman Trailway

Adder Crossing on the Castleman Trail

Castleman Trailway

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